When you first start dating someone, you hear the phrase "ladies first" a lot. Doors are opened, chairs are pulled out, and it is very sweet. But for a lot of people, that habit eventually fades.
With my husband Nate, it never faded. It just evolved into "Natasha first."
Today is our anniversary, and as I reflect on our life together, I realize how rare his kind of support truly is.
Nate operates with a core philosophy of putting me first. He does not just hold the door open. He holds the space for me to build, to dream, and to lead. He considers my feelings, protects my peace, and champions my work before his own.
The beautiful secret to our marriage is that I spend every single day trying to put him first, too. We are just two people constantly trying to out consider each other, and it is the safest, most wonderful way to live.
People talk a lot about co founders, but we do not talk enough about the spouses behind the founders. You cannot build a healthy, sustainable company if you do not have a healthy foundation at home.
Happy Anniversary, Nate. Thank you for being the rock of our family and the quiet strength behind everything I do. I love you so much. 💚
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